The British artist said he had to step away from social media to take care of himself; check the symptoms of the disorder
British singer and actress Lily Allen has revealed that she was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a type of disorder characterized by traits such as inattention and impulsivity.
The 37-year-old artist said she even suspected the diagnosis and had taken steps to take care of herself. “I’ve had to quit social media completely because as soon as I look at it, it can take hours of my day,” she said, according to The Guardian.
Like Lily, several celebrities have already reported suffering from the condition, from foreigners like Justin Timberlake to Brazilians like Fiuk. Remember a few:
Sabrina Sato
The presenter has already spoken a few times about the disorder and the hyperfocus she has developed. She says she takes care of herself with therapy.
Susana Alves
Now 44, the former Tiazinha was recently diagnosed. She recalls always being hyperactive and impulsive, with no control over her time or her actions.
fiuk
Diagnosed as a teenager, the actor spoke about the subject in a series of Fantástico. He says he even forgets what he had for lunch hours ago, such was the disturbance in his mind.
Will Smith
The star told Rolling Stone in 2016 that he suffered from signs of inattention and restlessness as a child.
Britney Spears
In 2012, news broke that the then 30-year-old pop princess had been diagnosed with ADHD. At the same time, she had to leave the judging panel of the reality show “X Factor”.
Justin Timberlake
As reported to Collider, the singer and actor suffers from ADHD as well as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Symptoms of ADHD
The disorder usually triggers different symptoms in children, adolescents, and adults. According to the Ministry of Health, the first groups have a condition marked by agitation, restlessness, difficulty keeping an eye on activities that are long or do not interest them.
They also tend to forget things frequently and it is common to perform below ability academically.
Adults also report inattention and hyperactivity, but to a lesser extent. According to member states, they will find it difficult to organize and plan daily activities, prioritize and deal with many requests at the same time.
Source: Terra
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